Board of County Commissioners: junio de 2026
Alachua County
Agenda (PDF)
This document is the Alachua County Procurement Code, detailing the rules and procedures for how the county procures supplies, services, and construction. It outlines purposes, definitions, organizational structure, methods of source selection (including competitive sealed bidding, proposals, and negotiations), contract administration, and specific provisions for infrastructure, facilities, and construction services. It also lists exemptions from standard procurement processes and defines various contract types and project delivery methods. The code emphasizes good faith, fair and equitable treatment, and maximizing the purchasing value of public funds. It establishes categories for purchasing thresholds and details signature authority for various contract values and types. The document does not contain information about specific projects, addresses, or development proposals. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00216] Alachua County is seeking approval for its State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for fiscal years 2026-2029. This plan outlines local housing strategies for affordable housing using SHIP funds. Key changes from the previous plan include modifications to inheritance policies, updated age requirements for mobile/manufactured homes, revised priority for previous SHIP recipients, increased maximum award amounts for Purchase Assistance and Owner Occupied Rehabilitation, and adjustments to Demolition/Reconstruction and Disaster Assistance award limits. The plan also consolidates loan terms for Home Repair and modifies forgiveness terms. The Board is recommended to authorize the Chair to approve the LHAP, supporting resolution, and certification form for submission to the State. The plan will be effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. [case SHIP LHAP Template 2016-001] Alachua County's Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for fiscal years 2026-2029 outlines strategies and incentives to address housing needs for very low, low, and moderate-income households. Key strategies include Purchase Assistance with and without Rehab (up to $60,000 for very low income), Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation (up to $60,000 for very low income), Demolition/Reconstruction (up to $400,000), Disaster Assistance (up to $30,000 grant), Emergency Repair (up to $25,000), Foreclosure Prevention (up to $10,000 grant), Rental Assistance (up to $15,000 grant), and Rental Development/Rehabilitation (up to $460,000, with $10,000 per unit standard). The plan encourages partnerships and leverages public and private funds. Incentives for affordable housing include expedited permitting (within six business days), modification of impact fees (previously provided, now not pursued), reservation of infrastructure capacity, allowance for accessory dwelling units, reduction in parking and setback requirements, flexible lot configurations, modification of street requirements, development of an inventory of county-owned lands for affordable housing, increased number of attached units, waiver of development review application fees for non-profits, and a 50% reduction in building permit fees for owner-occupied properties valued under $50,000. Green building and energy-saving products are encouraged. Public input was solicited through meetings and newspaper advertisements. [case 26-00379] Alachua County is approving a Second Amendment to its agreement with Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation (NHDC) for home repairs using State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds. The amendment extends the contract term through December 31, 2026, and increases the funding to $630,000.00. This project aims to provide critical home repairs for approximately 13 very low-income households outside of Gainesville city limits. [case 26-00380] Alachua County is approving a Second Amendment to its agreement with Rebuilding Together North Central Florida, Inc. for home repairs using State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds. The amendment extends the contract term through December 31, 2026, and increases the funding to $630,000.00. This project aims to provide critical home repairs for approximately 18 households (10 very low income, 8 low income) outside of Gainesville city limits. [case 26-00381] Alachua County is approving a Second Amendment to its agreement with Alachua Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for home repairs using State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds. The amendment extends the contract term through December 31, 2026, and increases the funding to $630,000.00. This project aims to provide critical home repairs to an estimated 10 eligible, owner-occupied, very low and low-income households outside of Gainesville city limits. [case 26-00424] Alachua County is approving an amendment to its agreement with Lutheran Services of Florida (LSF) to correct wording and formatting, and to delegate authority to the County Manager to sign future amendments and documents related to Community Support Services programs and contracts with LSF Health Systems, provided they do not require additional county funds. Certain changes are retroactive to July 1, 2025, and July 25, 2025. LSF manages funding for behavioral health services in Circuits 3 and 8, supporting Alachua County's Crisis Center Mobile Response Teams, 988 Crisis Line, Mobile Integrated Healthcare team, and partially funding the Metamorphosis substance abuse treatment program. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00426] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to approve the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026-2027 allocation of $1,026,173 for the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. This funding is intended to provide assistance to very low, low, and moderate-income families for home purchase, repair, or replacement. The county has an adopted Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) with approved SHIP strategies. The agenda date for this item is June 23, 2026. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00289] Alachua County is considering a request from Acrosstown Repertory Theatre to reallocate a $3,000 FY 26 Art Tag Grant. The original award was for a fall musical production, but due to unmet logo and out-of-county marketing requirements, the theatre requests to transfer the funds to their upcoming ART Youth Production (ARTy), scheduled for August 1-16, 2026. The Alachua County Arts Council unanimously recommended approval of this reallocation. A condition for the grant is that 25% of the funding must be spent on out-of-county marketing. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00442] Alachua County, the City of Gainesville, and the Alachua County Sheriff are amending their Interlocal Agreement for a Combined Communications Center. The amendment addresses requirements from a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) audit, mandating enhanced security for all devices connected to the CAD system, including up-to-date operating systems, security updates, and antivirus software, and requiring VPN connections. The original agreement was effective December 27, 2023. [case 26-00408] Alachua County and the City of Newberry are entering into a Tree Sponsorship Interlocal Agreement (#14968). Under this agreement, Alachua County will purchase and plant trees as part of its Tree Planting Program, and the City of Newberry will be responsible for the long-term maintenance of these trees. This initiative is part of the county's broader effort to expand its tree canopy and community support for tree planting, building on previous agreements with other municipalities and the school board. The agreement was executed by the City of Newberry Commission on May 4, 2026. [case 26-00394] Alachua County is awarding a contract to Scherer Construction of North Florida, LLC, for the Pinesville Park Improvements project (also known as St. Peter Park). The total fiscal impact is $1,255,558.10, which includes a base bid, alternate #1, and a contingency. The project involves new passive recreation areas, paved parking, water and electric utility service, demolition, sitework, grading, drainage, stormwater management, paving, sport court construction, pavilion installation, well drilling, solar lighting, and landscaping. Six vendors responded to the bid, with one deemed non-responsible. The project budget is being increased by $364,445 from surtax funds for a total construction cost of $1,680,145.00. This document contains a large volume of coded text that does not appear to represent a standard civic record with discernible project details, addresses, or decisions. It is not possible to extract specific information about development projects, contractors, or business opportunities from the provided text. This document contains no actionable civic record information for contractors. It consists solely of page numbers and what appear to be internal document navigation codes or references, lacking any project specifics, addresses, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or dates. This document is a multi-page excerpt from a public civic record, primarily containing dense, coded numerical data that appears to represent location, project details, or case information. It does not contain narrative descriptions of specific development projects, zoning changes, applicant names, public comments, or decisions. The document's format suggests it is an index, agenda, or database output rather than a descriptive record of individual civic actions. This document contains a large volume of coded data that does not appear to represent a specific civic record with actionable information for contractors. The data consists of sequences of numbers and slashes, potentially representing internal document formatting, page numbers, or other non-project specific information. There are no discernible project details such as addresses, sizes, zoning changes, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or dates. Public comment or stakeholder sentiment is not present. This document is part of a larger agenda and contains no specific project details for contractors. It appears to be a table of contents or index with page numbers and internal document references, rather than a record of specific development proposals, applications, or decisions. This document is a meeting agenda for a planning commission or similar body. It lists multiple public hearing items related to development proposals. Specific details for each item, such as addresses, project sizes, zoning changes, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, and key dates, are not provided in the excerpt. Public comment sentiment is also not stated. This document is a meeting agenda for a planning commission or similar body. It lists numerous items, primarily zoning changes, conditional use permits, and subdivision approvals. The specific details for each item (address, size, applicant, case number, decision, dates, public comment) are not provided in the text, which consists of a long string of numbers and 'i255' separators. Therefore, no specific development projects can be summarized. This document appears to be a collection of page numbers and internal references, not a civic record with actionable development information. It lacks specific addresses, project details, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or dates. Therefore, no specific business opportunities for contractors can be identified. This document is part 15 of 22 of a larger record and contains a significant amount of encoded data that is not directly interpretable as civic record information. It does not contain specific project details such as addresses, sizes, zoning changes, applicant names, case numbers, decisions, or key dates. Therefore, no business opportunity can be identified from this specific text. [County Road 1471 from US 301 to Bradford County Line; case Bid 26-586-LC, Agreement #15003, Project Nos. 924-7912 & 924-7913] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved an agreement with Watson Construction Company LLC for the major rehabilitation of County Road 1471. The project spans approximately 5.7 miles from US 301 to the Bradford County Line. Work includes milling and replacing asphalt, widening a 0.1-mile segment by 4 feet on the east side between US 301 and NE CR 1469, and upgrading unimproved driveways and side street tie-ins. The project is divided into two phases: Phase 1 from US 301 to NE 143rd Avenue, and Phase 2 from NE 143rd Avenue to the Bradford County line. The bid, released February 25, 2026, received five vendor responses. The total fiscal impact is $4,407,583.52, comprising a base bid of $4,197,698.59 and a contingency of $209,884.93. The agreement requires Watson Construction Company LLC to pay Alachua County minimum wage of $18.50/hour with benefits or $20.50/hour without, and to provide performance and payment bonds. Substantial completion is targeted within 150 working days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion within 30 working days thereafter. Liquidated damages are set at $2,650.00 per working day for substantial completion delays and $1,325.00 per working day for final completion delays. [case Agreement #15003] This document is an agreement between Alachua County and Watson Construction Company, LLC for the major rehabilitation of C.R. 1471, specifically from US 301 to the Bradford County Line. The agreement outlines terms related to performance and payment bonds, notices, release of claims, governing order of documents, indemnification, public records, insurance, severability, amendment, independent contractor status, choice of law, complete agreement, non-waiver, successors and assigns, no third-party beneficiaries, modifications, termination for default or convenience, and various other contractual obligations and certifications. It details the responsibilities of both the County and the Contractor regarding the project's execution, including submittals, site conditions, tests, inspections, and changes to the work. The agreement specifies that Watson Construction Company, LLC is responsible for the work and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The document also includes provisions for electronic signatures and the use of the E-Verify system. [C.R. 1471 from US 301 to Bradford County Line; case Agreement #15003] This document outlines the contractual terms and conditions for Agreement #15003 between Alachua County and Watson Construction Company, LLC, for the Major Rehabilitation of C.R. 1471 from US 301 to the Bradford County Line. It details procedures for change orders, contract price adjustments, extensions of contract time, handling of neglected or defective work, progress payments, final payment, and cleanup requirements. It also includes exhibits for payment and performance bonds, a closeout checklist, contractor's final payment affidavit, waiver of right to claim against payment bond, insurance requirements, bid schedule, wage ordinance certification, no coercion affidavit, and foreign countries of concern affidavit. The project involves milling existing asphalt pavement and replacing it, widening a specific segment of the road, and upgrading unimproved driveways and side street tie-ins. [County Road 1471 from US 301 to Bradford County Line; case ITB 26-586-LC] Alachua County has awarded Invitation to Bid (ITB) 26-586-LC for the major rehabilitation of County Road 1471. The project spans approximately 5.7 miles from US 301 to the Bradford County line. The work includes milling existing asphalt pavement to a depth of 2.0 inches and replacing it with new 2.0-inch asphalt. Existing lane widths will be maintained, except for a 0.1-mile segment between US 301 and NE CR 1469, which will be widened by 4 feet on the east side. Unimproved driveways and side street tie-ins will also be upgraded. The project is divided into two phases: Phase 1 from US 301 to NE 143rd Avenue, and Phase 2 from NE 143rd Avenue to the Bradford County line. Watson Construction Company LLC was recommended for award as the most responsible and responsive bidder. The recommended contract amount is $4,197,698.59, with a 5% contingency of $209,884.93, for a total contract price of $4,407,583.52. Five vendors submitted bids: AMERICAN CIVIL CONSTRUCTION INC, Anderson Columbia Co., Inc., Preferred Materials, Inc., V.E. Whitehurst & Sons, Inc., and Watson Construction Company LLC. [County Road 1471 from US 301 to Bradford County Line; case ITB 26-586-LC] This document contains bid information and contract details for the "County Road 1471 Major Rehabilitation from US 301 to Bradford County Line" project, identified by ITB No. ITB 26-586-LC. It details various phases of work including widening, roadway improvements, and bridge replacement. Several contractors submitted bids, with Watson Construction Company LLC having the lowest total bid of $4,197,698.59. The document also includes addenda, notices, and questions/answers related to the project specifications. Additionally, it references a separate "Single Source and Agreement with Kraus Associates Inc. d/b/a/ AK Associates (15050) for Guardian 911 Systems Equipment Support, Sales and Maintenance for Fire Rescue" for $407,649.64, approved on June 23, 2026. [County Administration Building, Gainesville, FL 32601; case SS-ITA 26-604-PM] Alachua County, Florida, is issuing a Notice of Intent for a Single Source purchase of maintenance, purchasing, and support services for the Solacom suite of products, including the Guardian emergency 911 telephone system, Guardian Messenger, Managed Services, Cybersecurity services, and the Guardian Map system. The county intends to contract with Kraus Associates dba AK ASSOCIATES. The justification is that all Guardian products are an integrated suite, and only AK Associates can ensure compatibility, system integrity, and continuity of operations. Previous attempts with third-party solutions were unsuccessful. This is not a formal solicitation, and responses are for determining whether competitive procurement is needed. The response deadline is May 20, 2026. [22712 W Newberry Road, Newberry, FL 32669; case 26-00400] This document summarizes the Alachua County Rural Concerns Advisory Committee (RCAC) meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. The primary discussion revolved around Alachua County's Agricultural Land Protection Strategy, including revisions to property evaluation, easement deed language for residential building envelopes, and stewardship of county-owned properties. Public commenters David Tuthill and Rebecca Fox, owners of River and Root Farm, expressed interest in the committee's work. The committee also discussed adding a homesite as an automatic right on every easement deed, with a request to continue this discussion to a future meeting. The RCAC unanimously approved draft bylaw revisions and the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. Updates were provided on committee attendance, upcoming presentations, and a county food hub pilot project with Frog Song Farms. A vacancy on the RCAC was noted as being advertised.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Recommended for approval
- Address:
- 12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida
- Applicant:
- Alachua County
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
[105 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, Florida 32601 (SW Parking Garage)] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meeting agenda for June 23, 2026. The agenda includes several items relevant to contractors and trades, such as infrastructure improvements, park upgrades, and public works projects. Key items include the award of an agreement for Pinesville Park Improvements and a major rehabilitation project for County Road 1471. There are also items related to housing assistance programs and environmental protection.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 105 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, Florida 32601 (SW Parking Garage)
Minutes (PDF)
Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approved several items on June 23, 2026. Key actions included adopting an ordinance to amend the Alachua County Procurement Code, with a specific change to the definition of 'Headquarters' to require a bonafide principal office not just a PO Box. The board also approved an award and agreement with Scherer Construction of North Florida, LLC for Pinesville Park Improvements (aka St. Peter Park) totaling $1,255,558.10, and an award and agreement with Watson Construction Company LLC for County Road 1471 Major Rehabilitation from US 301 to Bradford County Line, totaling $4,407,583.52. The board also directed staff to evaluate eligibility for the State Government Justice Centers Counties Aligning Health and Safety (CAHS) initiative. Several housing assistance programs and amendments were approved, along with a reallocation of an Art Tag Grant for the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre's ART Youth Production (ARTy).
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-23
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved
Agenda (PDF)
[12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00305] Proclamation recognizing June 15th through June 21st as Men's Health Week in Alachua County, Florida. The proclamation highlights the importance of preventive health screenings, early detection, and healthy lifestyles for men, addressing higher rates of chronic disease and shorter life expectancy compared to women. It also acknowledges the 'Deaths of Despair' epidemic and the need to raise awareness of mental health issues among men and boys. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00339] Proclamation recognizing June 21st through June 28th as Amateur Radio Week in Alachua County, Florida. The proclamation acknowledges the historical role of amateur radio in global communications, its provision of community service and emergency response support, and the valuable partnership with Alachua County Emergency Management and Fire Rescue during emergencies like hurricane season. [12 Southeast 1st Street, Gainesville, FL; case 26-00192] CSS Clinical Programs received a three-year reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Outpatient Treatment: Substance Use Disorders/Addictions (Adults) and Residential Treatment: Substance Use Disorders/Addictions (Adults) programs. This accreditation is valid through December 31, 2028. The reaccreditation process involves a continuous quality improvement process based on internationally recognized standards. [case 26-00178] The Rural Concerns Advisory Committee (RCAC) presented its Annual Workplan and Accomplishments Report for FY2025-2026 and FY2024-2025, respectively. The committee's responsibilities include establishing the importance of rural areas, assisting in policy development, representing rural interests, and advising the Board on rural resident needs. Their recent focus areas include Rural Health and Service Delivery (County Broadband Initiative), Rural Economic Development (Food Hub Feasibility Study, Farmers Market Study), and Rural Policy Concerns (Agricultural Land Protection Strategy, Unified Land Development Code amendments, Rural Law Enforcement Issues, Comprehensive Plan Evaluation). The committee held 9 meetings/workshops and submitted opinions to the Board on land development code amendments and general concerns regarding the Wildflowers Music Festival. [Along the west side of US Highway 41 (State Road 45) from SW 170th Street in Archer to SW 30th Avenue in Newberry; case 26-00409] Approval of a Resolution to allow the extension of sanitary sewer lines outside the Urban Cluster for the City of Archer and City of Newberry Wastewater System Interconnection Project. The project involves Newberry constructing a new regional wastewater treatment facility (scheduled for construction June 2026, completion December 2029, $75 million cost) that will provide capacity for Archer. Archer will construct an 8-inch force main, approximately 42,500 linear feet, along the west side of US Highway 41 (State Road 45) from SW 170th Street in Archer to SW 30th Avenue in Newberry. This extension is necessary to address potential long-term negative impacts on County water resources due to Archer's existing septic systems and to enhance the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of centralized sanitary sewer services within existing developed areas of Archer and Newberry. Archer has funding for the force main and pumping station ($5.8 million estimated cost) that must be expended by October 1, 2026. [case 26-00382] Request to advertise for County-initiated amendments to the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) for Traditional Neighborhood and Transit Oriented Developments. The amendments aim to simplify and improve the existing code, which was established in 2010 and 2011. Changes include updates to phasing requirements, minor change allowances in Chapter 402, Article XIX, and improvements in flexibility in design standards outlined in Chapter 407, Article VII. Stakeholder input was gathered through workshops on October 31, 2024, and March 30, 2026. Previous board actions in April 2024 and January 2025 directed staff on specific areas to focus on, such as phasing, minor changes, form over amount of non-residential use, landscape setbacks, stormwater basins, residential glazing, civic space, drive-through uses, and block construction. [case 26-00391] Request to advertise amendments to the Unified Land Development Code and Administrative Code related to Access Management. The proposed amendments are county-initiated and aim to improve land use and infrastructure planning. The advertisement will be published on the County's 'Public Notices' page. [case 26-00430] Authorization for staff to advertise for the procurement of transportation and disposal services for solid waste managed by Alachua County. Current tonnage was estimated at 208,812 for 2025 and 211,318 for 2026. Annual costs for the existing NRSW contract were $6,230,000 for FY25 and $6,255,000 for FY26. [case Z26-000002] Adoption of a Large-Scale Land Use Amendment from Rural/Agriculture to UF Golf Institutional. The proposed amendment is for land use designation changes. [case Z26-000004] A request to rezone from Agriculture (A) district to a non-residential Planned Development (PD) district. Staff recommends approval of the requested zoning change. [case 26-00398] Approval of minutes from previous Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meetings. [case 26-00413] Request to add one full-time equivalent (FTE) Chief of Staff position for the County Manager’s Office. The position will be funded 100% through the General Fund, with salary range of $89,404.43 - $141,723.09. [case 26-00403] Approve and authorize issuance of Change Order 1 to Purchase Order 26-1478 with SHI for Microsoft Enterprise Licenses for Information & Telcom Services. The change order covers Year 2 FY 2026 costs of $686,688.13 and Year 3 FY 2027 costs of $788,309.71. The expenditure is covered by the Information Service Department budget, with $149,988 transferred from a capital account. The authorization also includes future Change Orders for license volume adjustments not exceeding $100,000.00 cumulatively per year. [case 26-00387] Examination and approval of Public Official Bonds for County Officers. [case 26-00388] Approval of health insurance premium changes for FY27, resulting in an overall cost increase of 4% to the County. The employer cost share will be maintained at 90% for employee-only coverage and 80% for employee plus one and family coverage on the 5770 plan, and reciprocity on the 5781 plan. No action is needed for dental plan changes. This document outlines regulations for Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) and Transit Oriented Developments (TODs), detailing where and how these developments can be located, their permissible uses, density and intensity standards, and design requirements. It specifies zoning designations, land use designations, and proximity to transit corridors. For TNDs, residential densities range from 4-10 dwelling units per acre outside the village center, up to 8 dwelling units per acre in non-residential designations, and higher within village centers and transit supportive areas. Non-residential development requires a base of 10,000 sq ft plus 50-250 sq ft per dwelling unit, with options for additional non-residential square footage. For TODs, residential densities are higher, with minimums of 10 dwelling units per acre in village centers and 7 in transit supportive areas, and maximums up to 24 (or 48 in urban service areas). Non-residential development in TODs also requires a base of 10,000 sq ft plus 100-500 sq ft per dwelling unit. The document details dimensional standards for village centers and transit supportive areas, including build-to lines, height restrictions, and building footprint maximums. It also specifies requirements for block perimeters, building orientation, parking (including screening and location), and roadway/transit network design. Updates are proposed to streamline phasing requirements, allow minor changes to approved plans, and modify mix of use requirements, such as reducing the minimum percentage of non-residential square footage in village centers and eliminating minimum retail commercial requirements. Specific design standards for liner buildings and screening of off-street parking are also detailed. Public comment or stakeholder sentiment is not stated in this document. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 26-00391] This document details proposed amendments to Alachua County's Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and Administrative Code concerning Access Management. The primary goal is to clarify standards for connecting to County roads, ensuring consistency with best practices and reinforcing the County's authority over such connections, regardless of property location within municipalities. The amendments aim to move existing code language into the Administrative Code for better enforcement and clarity. Key changes include defining connection classifications (Class I-IV), requiring permits for all new or modified connections to the County road system, and specifying detailed information required for permit applications and development plans. The document outlines construction standards for driveways, roads, pavement thickness, base and subgrade requirements, and drainage systems, referencing FDOT standards and the Florida Greenbook. It also addresses street network standards, external connectivity, lot and street layout, and dedication of future rights-of-way. The proposed amendments are intended to enhance safety, efficiency, and functionality of the transportation network. The document also includes provisions for affordable housing density bonuses and non-residential square footage substitutions in Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TNDs) and Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs). This document details proposed updates to Alachua County's Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) and Administrative Code concerning transportation access management. Key changes include moving external site access management from the ULDC to the Administrative Code, updating technical references, and clarifying language on access management, traffic impact analysis, and pedestrian analysis. Specific amendments clarify requirements for developments accessed via paved roads, refine connection permit processes, and update definitions for connection classifications (Class I, II, III, IV). The updates also enhance requirements for bicycle and pedestrian facilities as a condition of access on County-maintained roadways. The document also references an Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal Services between Alachua County and the New River Solid Waste Association, detailing terms and rates for waste disposal. [5115 NE 63rd Avenue, Gainesville, Florida] This document is an Interlocal Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal Services between Alachua County and the New River Solid Waste Association. It details the terms of service, including waste acceptance, disposal rates, operational hours, and financial obligations. The agreement is set to expire on December 31, 2028, and Alachua County has expressed interest in renewing it for an additional five-year term. The document also includes a rate study with projected tonnage and tipping fees for various member counties from 2025 to 2033, and detailed operational cost estimates for the New River Solid Waste Association. [East side of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road) south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School; case Z26-000002] Alachua County is considering a large-scale land use amendment for approximately 580 acres, identified as Parcel 04492-001-001, from Rural/Agriculture to UF Golf Institutional. This change is part of the Hickory Sink Special Area Study. The proposed uses include a golf course, clubhouses, research and office uses, maintenance facilities, supporting sporting and athletic uses, environmental and educational programs, and up to 30 accessory temporary lodging units. The project is expected to involve extension of municipal water and sewer services outside the urban cluster line, with the applicant assuming all costs. Water use for irrigation will be managed through a water budget, prioritizing reclaimed water and on-site stormwater capture, with potable water and existing wells as emergency supplemental sources. The decision date is June 9, 2026. [East of S.W. 122nd Street/Parker Road; case Z26-000002] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ordinance 2026-____) on June 9, 2026, approving a large-scale land use change for approximately 580 acres. The property, identified by Parcel #04492-001-001, will transition from Rural/Agriculture to a new 'UF Golf Institutional' land use designation. This amendment implements the Hickory Sink Special Area Study (SAS) Phase 1, which allows for the development of a championship golf course, clubhouses, accessory retail, research and office uses, maintenance facilities, supporting sporting and athletic uses, environmental and educational programs, and up to 30 cottage lodging units. The project is located east of S.W. 122nd Street/Parker Road, south of Oakmont, and west of Haile Plantation. The decision was approved by the Board of County Commissioners after review and recommendation from the Planning Commission and no comments from state agencies. The amendment became effective 31 days after state notification. The Division of Historical Resources noted four archaeological sites within the amendment area but found them not to be significant, recommending sensitivity to potential impacts in future development plans. [East side of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road) south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School; case Z26-000002 (land use amendment), Z26-000004 (rezoning)] Alachua County is considering a large-scale land use amendment and rezoning for approximately 580 acres. The proposed change is from Rural/Agriculture to UF Golf Institutional land use, and rezoning from Agriculture (A) district to Planned Development (PD) district. The project is located on Parcel #04492-001-001, east of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road), south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School. The applicant is the University of Florida Foundation, Inc., with England-Thims and Miller, Inc. (Lindsay Haga, agent) as the agent. The project is part of the Hickory Sink Special Area Study. The proposed development includes a golf course, club facilities, collegiate team facilities, residential cottages (up to 30), and teaching areas. State agencies, including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), St. Johns River Water Management District, and Suwannee River Water Management District, have reviewed the proposal and have no comments or anticipate no significant adverse impacts to transportation resources. The Alachua County Growth Management staff recommends approval of the rezoning, finding it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code. The Planning Commission also recommended approval. The project involves extensive environmental considerations, including the protection of Conservation Management Areas (CMAs), management of natural resources, and protocols for gopher tortoise burrows and listed species habitat. The decision date is not stated, but hearings are noted as PC Hearing Date: April 15, 2026, and BoCC Hearing Date: June 9, 2026. [East side of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road) south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School; case Z26-000004] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners approved a rezoning request for approximately 580 acres. The property, located on the east side of SW 122nd Street (Parker Road) south of Myra Terwilliger Elementary School, was rezoned from 'A' (Agriculture) to 'PD' (Planned Development) with a UF Golf Institutional land use. The project, identified as Zoning Application Z26-000004, is for the University of Florida Foundation, Inc., with England-Thims and Miller, Inc. as the agent. The development will include a golf course, practice ranges, accessory uses like snack bars and clubhouses, educational facilities, up to 30 lodging cottages, and public/private trails. Conditions for approval include implementing Best Management Practices, conducting geophysical and subsurface investigations for stormwater ponds, designing golf cart paths to minimize wildlife impact, maintaining buffer areas with specific tree and shrub densities, and completing a traffic analysis for driveway connections. The rezoning is contingent upon a related Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Z26-000002) becoming effective. The project is expected to transition the land use from residential to more rural uses, with a Conservation Management Area serving as a buffer. [West of Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida; case Z26-000004] The University of Florida (UF) is proposing the UF Golf Phase 1 Planned Development (PD), a 580-acre campus-oriented institutional and recreational project west of Gainesville. The project includes a 36-hole championship golf course, up to 30 guest cottages, clubhouses, maintenance facilities, and community access uses. It also designates 118.55 acres as Conservation Management Areas (CMAs) for habitat and wildlife protection. The development aims to implement findings from the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem Special Area Study and is consistent with Alachua County's Comprehensive Plan and Unified Land Development Code. The project will be developed in two phases, with final completion by 2042. The PD includes various Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater management, nutrient management, water quality, landscaping, natural resources, karst protection, and conservation management areas. Public access to trail networks and pedestrian/bicycle paths is provided. [case SAS-01-22 (Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem Special Area Study)] This document details Best Management Plans (BMPs) for the UF Golf Institutional Phase 1 project, focusing on Conservation Management Areas (CMAs), Landscape Management, Nutrient Management & Water Quality Monitoring, and Stormwater Management. It outlines strict standards for vegetation, wildlife protection, erosion control, fencing, signage, and gopher tortoise protection within CMAs. The Landscape Management Plan emphasizes native and drought-tolerant planting, limits irrigation to specific areas, and prioritizes functional ecological performance. The Nutrient Management Plan focuses on science-based applications for healthy turf while protecting water quality, with specific nitrogen limits for different golf course features. The Water Quality Monitoring program will track surface and groundwater to ensure compliance with BMAP goals. The Stormwater Management Plan emphasizes Low Impact Development (LID) techniques like rain gardens and pervious pavements, with stringent pollutant load reduction targets for nitrogen and phosphorus. All plans are designed to meet Alachua County ULDC requirements and conditions from the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem Special Area Study (SAS-01-22). [4341 SW 13th Street Gainesville, FL] The East Tumblin Creek and Forest Edge Housing Communities ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for April 21, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Forest Edge, 4341 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL. This project will provide 60 housing units for vulnerable community members. The "What's Good Gainesville/Alachua Events Guide" won the Henry Award for tourism. [5872 SW 79th Way; case Z26-000002 (Comprehensive Plan Amendment); 26-00227 (Hickory Sink Special Area Study); 26-00284 (Chesnut Townhomes Subdivision)] This document is a compilation of minutes and agenda items from Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meetings. It details various administrative updates, proclamations, public comments, and specific project approvals. Key items include updates on wildfire status and burn bans, a proclamation for Landscape and Architecture Month, a motion to address child and family homelessness by convening stakeholders and reviewing facilities, and a motion to explore more equitable permit approval for fireworks. A significant portion details the Alachua County Living Spaces and Thriving Places initiative, focusing on affordable housing funded by a sales tax, including gap financing for multi-family rental housing and land acquisition models for homeownership. Facility management updates cover the Civil Courthouse, Energy Plant, Parking Garage, Fire Rescue HQ & EOC, East Tumblin Creek & Forest Edge affordable housing projects, a Tiny Home Project, Sunrise Residence Inn, Fire Station No. 25, Fire Training Facility, Land Conservation Complex, Rural Collection Center in Newberry, and Pharmacy Renovation. It also lists 58 active capital preservation projects totaling approximately $9 million. A major public hearing involved a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Z26-000002) to change land use from Rural/Agriculture to UF Golf Institutional for approximately 580 acres east of Parker Road, owned by UF Foundation, Inc., for a golf course with related facilities. This amendment was recommended for transmission to Florida Commerce. Another quasi-judicial hearing approved the Preliminary Development Plan for Chesnut Townhomes Subdivision (26-00284), a 72-lot single-family attached subdivision at 5872 SW 79th Way on 10.04 acres, with Medium Density Residential Future Land Use and R-1b Zoning. The document also includes administrative items like a request for a Chief of Staff position and a change order for Microsoft Information & Telcom Services, along with consent items for various grants, settlements, and contracts. [12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida; case 25-00019] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is renewing a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for Information & Telcom Services. The renewal is for Agreement 5854775 and includes a purchase order to SHI International Corp. The total cost for the three-year term is $1,498,558.29, with $499,519.43 allocated for each fiscal year (FY2025, FY2026, FY2027). This agreement provides volume licensing benefits and is considered a standard industry practice for government entities utilizing Microsoft products for data processing and information exchange. The purchase is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Approved (proclamation to be read and presented)
- Address:
- 12 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, Florida
- Applicant:
- Alachua County Board of County Commissioners (CSS Clinical Programs)
Agenda Cover Page (PDF)
[105 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, Florida (S.W. Parking Garage)] Alachua County Board of County Commissioners meeting agenda for June 9, 2026. The agenda includes several action items, presentations, and public hearings. Key items for contractors include a wastewater system interconnection project, amendments to the Unified Land Development Code, solid waste management options, and a large-scale land use amendment. There is also a request for a new Chief of Staff position and procurement for Microsoft enterprise licenses. A quasi-judicial hearing is scheduled for a rezoning request.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Agenda
- Address:
- 105 SW 3rd St, Gainesville, Florida (S.W. Parking Garage)
Minutes (PDF)
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners met on June 9, 2026. Key decisions included approving the extension of sewer lines and amendments to the Unified Land Development Code. A rezoning request from Agriculture to non-residential Planned Development was approved. Public comment was heard regarding a SID agreement for the Town of Tioga, with a motion to revise the standard based on lot size or property value. A property tax reform impact presentation was given, estimating significant losses in ad valorem revenue. The meeting also included discussions on solid waste management options and health insurance premium changes.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-06-09
- Type:
- Minutes
- Decision:
- Approved (for Z26-000002 and Z26-000004), Approved (for sewer line extension and ULDC amendments), Deferred (Item 2a of Regular and Consent Agenda), Motion to revise standard based on lot size or property value (Public Comment on SID agreement)
- Applicant:
- UF Golf Institutional (for Z26-000002), Agent for the Applicant Tyler Matthews (for Z26-000004)
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